Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 21 August, 2016 8:07 am

190 metro trains to serve 3.6 million commuters in Riyadh

BY the end of 2018, Saudi Arabia’s capital city is expected to launch one of the world’s biggest mass transit systems. Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA) approved the metro network and a brand new bus system being built and implemented simultaneously in 2012 after forecasts of a 50...

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Government | Sunday 21 August, 2016 8:00 am

MOL launches Ajeer portal for temporary work in Haj

The Ministry of Labor and Social Development has launched an electronic service for temporary work during the Haj season via ‘Ajeer’ portal. The aim is to provide an electronic market that shows the supply and demand for jobs during the Haj season, Saudi Press Agency reported...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 21 August, 2016 7:47 am

All domestic flights to and from KKIA will be shifted to Terminal 5 Tomorrow

Terminal 5 of King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) in Riyadh as seen on Saturday. According to Saudia, operation of all domestic flights to and from KKIA will be shifted to Terminal 5 as of Monday. Terminals 1 and 2 will be for arriving and departing international flights. ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 21 August, 2016 7:44 am

Arabia CSR Forum is the Most Premier Sustainability Platform in the Region

The challenge of advancing and innovating towards a better livelihood while shielding the earth's natural resources has confronted governments, policy makers, environmentalists, corporates and communities for years. Though an inclusive global agenda is in place, namely the United Nations...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 21 August, 2016 7:39 am

Dubai Summer Surprises 2016 concludes a 43-day celebration of great events, rewarding deals and family fun

The 19th edition of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) will took its final bow on Saturday, 20 August, after a 43-day citywide celebration featuring great events, rewarding deals and family fun that spread cheer and happiness among residents and visitors. Organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail...

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Business & Money | Sunday 21 August, 2016 7:34 am

BYOD Could Mean ‘Bring Your Own Disaster’ if Organizations in Saudi Don’t Plan for Security Risks

Author: Ammar Enaya, Regional Director, HPE Aruba, Middle East & Turkey   As adoption of wearables becomes more mainstream in Saudi, it brings added complexity to BYOD in an enterprise. One of the more interesting features of wearable tech is its ability to tether to, and control,...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 21 August, 2016 7:30 am

Mobily Offers Unlimited Internet When Recharge 10GB Voucher

Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) continues to provide the most powerful promotions to prepaid data packages and prepaid voice line subscribers as the company announced the provision of unlimited internet when they recharge 10 GB voucher. Mobily clarified that all existing and new subscribers can take...

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Cars & Autos | Sunday 21 August, 2016 7:19 am

Aston Martin announces Vanquish Zagato Volante at Pebble Beach

To accompany the North American debut of the Vanquish Zagato Coupe at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, Aston Martin is proud to announce a striking partner for this very special car; the Vanquish Zagato Volante.   Driven by overwhelming customer interest for the previously...

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Business & Money | Sunday 21 August, 2016 7:16 am

DP World leads the future of global transportation industry

DP World’s announcement of launching a feasibility study to explore the possibility of using high-speed transport technology - Hyperloop - to move containers from Jebel Ali Port to an inland storage depot had a strong echo in the media and have been widely applauded. The announcement concurs...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 21 August, 2016 7:13 am

Samsung Brings Freedom and Fun to Your Fitness with the Launch of Gear Fit2 and Gear IconX

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd continued its expansion in the fitness wearable market with the launch of the Gear Fit2 and the Gear IconX in the Middle East and North Africa region. Each product is designed with consumers’ fitness needs in mind, and includes features such as precise tracking...

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